Permission to Flow

By Jessica Hwang

Welcome to Permission to Flow. This podcast is dedicated to lighting the way toward greater creativity, purpose, and inner peace.

I’m your host Jessica DeVeera. I’m a 2nd generation Taiwane

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

Permission to Flow episodes:

November 09, 2022 14 - Living to Your Full Potential with Eric Ferguson
In this episode, Eric and I talk about what Full Potential Living means to him. We talk about the feeling of "F**K YES"! when you're moving in the direction of your dreams. Eric shares his journey from coaching athletes in a good but unfulfilling job to now moving in the direction of his dreams. We talk about the Lifebook program that connected us. We also talk about the importance of travel and seeing the way other cultures live. We end with some goofing around and reminders to not take ourselves too seriously.

Eric is a former athlete turned personal coach. He is an enthusiastic world traveler and hosts the Full Potential Living Podcast. He is based in Denver, Colorado.

If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and share it with a friend.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
2:02 Starting with Lifebook
6:55 Life after Lifebook
8:49 Struggles before Lifebook
14:10 Full Potential Living Podcast
21:50 Benefits of Travel
27:10 Full Potential Living
39:30 Pumpkin Jam
40.48 Laughing at Yourself
44:16 Looking Back at your Life
46:20 Final Questions

Follow Eric on Instagram: @full_potential_living

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching

Book a Free Self-Love Discovery Session with Jessica: https://bio.site/jessicahwang

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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October 19, 2022 13 - Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Soul With Pam Jones
In this episode, Pam and I talk about her journey starting in dance and then fashion and ultimately yoga. She shares many beautiful stories of her learnings over the years with Sri Dharma Mittra. We talk about her love for vegan cooking and her vegan workshops - including vegan pies and tarts! We also discuss her latest venture working at Ayurprana and Ashville Yoga Center.

Pam is a senior Dharma Yoga teacher, a mentor for the Life of a Yogi teacher training program at Dharma Yoga Center, a vegan chef, and is part of the faculty and leadership team at Ayurprana and Ashville Yoga Center. She is based in Ashville, North Carolina.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:50 Growing up as a dancer
6:24 Moving into fashion
8:04 Finding yoga
17:13 Struggles in the dance world
20:43 Going against cultural norms
22:51 Transitioning to full-time yoga teacher
26:15 Lessons from Sri Dharma Mittra
33:31 Vegan cooking
43:03 Ayurveda
50:02 Relationship with Andrew, a fellow Dharma Yoga teacher
59:46 Working for Ayurprana
1:05:02 Being away from your guru
1:10:14 Watch your thoughts
1:17:48 Final questions

Resources:
Sri Dharma Mittra - www.Dharmayogacenter.com
The Book of Dharma by Simon Haas (affiliate link)
Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing: A Practical Guide by Dr. Vasant Lad (affiliate link)

Follow Pam on Instagram: @karmacoco
Check out Pam's website: www.karmacoco.com
Check out Ayurprana offerings: www.liveayurprana.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Book a Free Self-Love Discovery Session with Jessica: https://bio.site/jessicahwang

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 33min
October 05, 2022 12 - Courageous Living With Jessica Hwang
In this episode, I am turning the tables and handing hosting duties over to my friend Zao Yap. She interviews me and we discuss everything from self-love to courage to creating better habits. I open up about the struggles in my life and what led me to quit my job and start podcasting and coaching. I talk about relationships and how I shifted my own way of thinking to more self-love and self-compassion.

When I first created the A Way of Thinking podcast, I had the intention for it to mainly be about my journey and the changes I made in my own way of thinking. By the time I was ready to start recording fear had taken over and I shifted to just interviewing others. Now I'm finally coming back to this initial idea and sharing my own story.

It's scary to be vulnerable, but if there's anything that I have learned on this journey it is the power of stories. So here is my story. I hope it can inspire you to find self-love and self-compassion and courageously move in the direction of your dreams.

Book a Free Self-Love Discovery Session with Jessica: https://bio.site/jessicahwang

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:08 Where the journey begins
6:21 Self-love and self-compassion
12:49 Finding courage to step off the traditional path
16:12 Everyone trying to best they can
18:11 Why I created this podcast
23:22 Self-doubt
24:50 How to create change in your life
28:44 Shifting to more positivity
31:18 Self-love as a relationship ends
35:41 Self-forgiveness
36:56 Going against societal norms
55:14 Health & life coaching
1:01:52 Habits
1:03:18 Self-forgiveness
1:06:43 Final questions

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Zao on Instagram: @atribecalledindigo

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 26min
September 21, 2022 11 - Life Your Way with Jess Gil
In this episode, Jess and I talk about finding your own path and what fits in your life. We discuss making a career change and building side businesses. We also talk about personal growth and finding balance. We are both firm believers that there is no one right way, but the way that works for you.

Jess works full-time in the service side of the oil & gas industry. She is also a Beach Body health and fitness coach, the host of the Money Your Way podcast, and the owner of Confident Clays - a handmade clay earring company. She is based in Houston, Texas.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:36 Jess's Journey
6:30 Starting beach body side business and finding personal growth
12:47 Looking for creativity during covid
17:16 Starting the Money Your Way podcast
19:59 The Power of Networking for a career change
23:33 Finding confidence
24:43 Finding a good career fit
27:46 Adding a side business on top of a full-time job
36:31 Organically selling what you love
38:25 Personal Development
40:55 How to find balance
48:35 Deciding as a household to strive for a bigger goal
50:40 Partnership in your goals
53:41 Relationship with money
58:19 Focus on what you want
01:01:00 Final questions

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Jess on Instagram: @its_coach_jess

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 10min
September 07, 2022 10 - Compassionate Leadership With Andrey Berdichevskiy
In this episode, Andrey and I talk about how yogic practices have changed the way that he shows up at work. We talk about being mission-driven and having a growth mindset. We also discuss making sustainability and veganism trendy and cool to create change. Andrey also shares some wonderful tips on how to start incorporating sustainability and yogic practices into your life.

Andrey is a Dharma yogi and Global Sustainability and Future of Mobility executive based in Singapore.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:11 Global Sustainability & Future of Mobility
2:43 Investing in Vegan Sustainable Startups
4:30 Shifting mindset to a mission-driven focus
8:55 Growth vs. fixed mindset
10:17 Impact of yoga on leadership
18:15 Making sustainability cool
24:31 Transitioning to a vegan diet
26:50 Yamas and niyamas at work
31:10 Effects of what you eat on your mood
33:58 From intensive to real life
37:11 The ups and downs of the path
44:09 Gratitude
48:07 Observing emotions
52:35 Final thoughts on yoga and sustainability
56:05 How to get started with sustainability and yoga
1:02:22 Final questions

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Andrey on Instagram: @mobilityyogi

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 8min
August 24, 2022 9 - Manifesting Your Dreams With Ayesha Grant (Part 2)
This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Ayesha Grant. In this episode, we finally talk about the angel numbers from the previous episode. We discuss manifestation, tarot, and connecting back to your imagination. We also talk about self-doubt and the journey to believing in yourself. I hope you enjoy part 2 of our conversation.

Ayesha is a Dharma, yoga wheel, and vinyasa yoga instructor, reiki healer, author, YouTuber, tarot reader, and mystic. She is based in London, UK.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
00:53 Angel numbers
4:44 Manifestation
6:13 Affirmations for non-visual manifestation and manifesting financial abundance
12:32 Manifesting a relationship
13:52 Connecting back to childlike imagination
17:07 Tarot
21:43 Self-doubt and positive reinforcement
25:17 Believing in yourself
33:45 Non-attachment
47:11 Seeing the silver lining
53:52 Final questions

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Book a free Self-Love Discovery Session with Jessica: Book Here

Follow Ayesha on Instagram: @ayshgrant and @affirmationsbyayesha
Book a tarot reading with Ayesha: Book Here
Ayesha's youtube channel: Ayesha - Musings From the Ether
Purchase Ayesha's books: Unravelling: Dancing in the Eternal Now (affiliate link)
Melting into the Heart-Space: A Collection of Uplifting Messages (affiliate link)

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 1min
August 10, 2022 8 - Writing a New Story With Ayesha Grant (Part 1)
In this episode, Ayesha and I talk about the different limbs of the yoga practice and the journey to samadhi. We discuss how what you are called to do in this world will often be what challenges you over and over again. We also talk about being the witness, reining in the mind, and creating a new story.

Ayesha is a Dharma, yoga wheel, and vinyasa yoga instructor, reiki healer, author, Youtuber, tarot reader, and mystic. She is based in London, UK.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:21 Start of the journey
6:20 Exploring the non-physical side of yoga
9:02 Physical yoga asana as a source of inspiration
14:20 Feeling okay if a pose isn't coming
16:54 Quote about your calling
23:48 Connection to Bali and writing poems
29:35 Manifestation
40:18 Thoughts become reality
42:03 Being the witness
43:35 Changing the story
53:11 Life as a movie

Follow Jessica on instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Ayesha on instagram: @ayshgrant and @affirmationsbyayesha

Book a tarot reading with Ayesha: Book Here
Ayesha's youtube channel: Ayesha - Musings From the Ether
Purchase Ayesha's books:
Unravelling: Dancing in the Eternal Now
Melting Into the Heart-Space: A Collection of Uplifting Messages

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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58min
July 27, 2022 7 - Heart Opening with Melinda DiOrio
In this episode, Melinda DiOrio and I begin by talking about oracle cards and doing an oracle card reading. We dive into her relationship with courage and the ability to try new things. We also talk about building your intuition, being receptive to love, and deepening our connection to ourselves and everyone around us. I hope you enjoy this beautiful conversation.

Melinda is a Heart & Soul Mentor leading group programs and 1:1 mentoring for spiritual and creative growth through her signature Courage to Be You and Courage to Create programs. She is based in the New England area and is currently in New Mexico.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
3:29 Oracle Card Reading
11:37 Morning Routine
15:21 Life journey
21:21 Relationship to Courage
25:06 The ability to try new things
31:20 Building your intuition
37:47 Connecting back with yourself
40:23 Connection to each other
41:44 Love as something to receive
48:50 Moving away from NYC
53: 03 Coming back to Gratitude
54:50 Final Questions

Resources:
Nicole Adriana Casanova - Love Letters to Earth Oracle Desk https://www.instagram.com/loveletterstoearth/?hl=en
Kimberly Webber https://kimberlywebber.com
Sandra Anne Taylor https://www.sandrataylor.net
Priestess of Light Oracle Deck https://www.sandrataylor.net/PriestessofLightOracle/
Namaste Bookshop https://www.namastebookshop.com
The Five-Minute Journal https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal
Aarona Lea - The Moon Deck https://aaronalea.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Melinda on Instagram: @melindadiorio

Melinda's Website: www.melindadiorio.com

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 4min
July 13, 2022 6 - Wellness after Diagnosis with Mary Lou Burkhardt
In this episode, Mary Lou Burkhardt and I talk about how her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery changed her way of thinking. She provides some important insight into her journey and her relationship to food, stress, and her body. We also discuss the importance of community and gratitude.

Mary Lou is a yoga teacher leading Hatha, Vinyasa and Oncology yoga classes. She is a breast cancer survivor and advocate and is based in New York City.

PSA to all of our listeners to please schedule your mammograms and any other preventative exams.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
2:06 From corporate to yoga teacher
6:34 Surviving breast cancer and training in oncology yoga
11:27 Effect of cancer diagnosis
23:19 Gratitude for support
26:25 Changing relationship to food
31:30 Stress as a major factor from a young age
40:05 Workplace wellness vs. culture change
43:36 A message to yoga teachers
50:57 Final questions

Resources mentioned:
Radical Remission by Kelly A Turner Ph.D. https://kelly-turner.com
George Y.C. Wong - Chinese medicine focused on chronic disease and cancer www.georgeycwong.com
Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com

Follow Jessica on instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Mary Lou on instagram: @wellnesswithmarylou
Mary Lou's website: www.wellnesswithmarylou.com

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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1h 3min
June 29, 2022 5 - Soulpreneurship and Body Wisdom with Nicole B. Cameron
In this episode, Nicole B. Cameron and I talk about creating and self-publishing her children's book, Layla and Luella. We discuss meditation, self-love, and learning to listen and love your body. We also talk about Soulpreneurship and manifesting our dream lives.

Nicole is a Soulpreneur. She is the children's book author of Layla and Luella, the owner of Boho Salt and Co - a macrame based home décor company and a Dharma yogi based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

What we discuss:

0:00 Intro
1:10 About Layla and Luella
3:13 Journey to Self-Love
4:01 Self-publishing Layla and Luella
7:11 Creating a Children's Book
10:07 Bringing yoga, meditation, and self-love to children
14:30 Holistic medicine and yoga in treating symptoms of heart condition
24:20 Impact of stress and reconnecting to your body
27:58 Importance of yoga during pandemic
31:35 Relationship to stress and the body
33:50 Going against the circadian rhythm
36:36 Stress from modeling
38:57 Boho Salt & Co - macrame based décor company
41:33 Soulpreneurship
45:22 Future plans
49:03 Manifestation
55:10 Final questions

Resources mentioned:
IngramSpark Self-Publisher https://www.ingramspark.com
Fiverr - Freelance Services Marketplace https://fiverr.com
Sri Dharma Mittra - Dharma Yoga Center https://www.dharmayogacenter.com
Mika Ichihara - Love and Compassion Integrative Health and Healing https://loveandcompassion.com
Dr. Michael Beckwith https://michaelbeckwith.com

Follow Jessica on instagram: @jessicahwangcoaching
Follow Nicole on instagram: @nicolebcameron

Music co-written by Steven Murillo (@someoneinatreeband) & Jessica Hwang (@jessicahwangcoaching)
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FAQs about Permission to Flow:

How many episodes does Permission to Flow have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.